Patterson Cemetery District
Obits listing for 1925
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Anderson Agnes O 250101 p1
Death Saddens Colony Home on Xmas Eve; Agnes Oliva Anderson, 14-year old daughter of Mr. And Mrs. A. H.
Anderson, passes away at the family home at Sycamore and Walnut Wednesday of last week, following an illness from
diabetes. Funeral services were held from the Swedish Mission church Saturday afternoon, with services in Swedish by
Rev. H. E. Nordquist followed by a short talk in English by Dr. Sandstrom. Following the services the remains were
interred in Del Puerto cemetery, arrangements being in charge of Davis & Evans. Among those from out of town
attending the funeral were Mr. And Mrs. Lovegren, Mr. Cederborg and Miss Hansen from Oakland; Mr. and Mrs.
Walstrom and sone, and Mr. and Mrs. Thall of Ripon, and Mr. And Mrs. Johnson of Hilmar.
Barham Charles C 250618 p1
Heart failure Cause Of Sudden Death; Charles C. Barham passed away very suddenly Saturday at No. 2 station of the
Patterson Water company, where he was employed at the Pacific Gas & Electric company's sub-station. He had just
remarked that he did not feel well to Agent A. A. Clark and J. O. Leverton of the power company forces, who both
happened to be there at the time, and had started for the house to rest, but stopped dead after taking a few steps, heart
failure being the cause. Barham sustained a severe shock a few weeks ago at the station when he come in contact with an
11,000 volt line while on the ladder, throwing him off and inflicting severe burns, and it is possible this may have
affected him and have been a factor in his death. He leaves a wife and two children. Grace, a small daughter, made her
home with them, at the station, while Lowell A., a grown son, resides in Modesto, being a son-in-law of C. N. Peckham
of Patterson. Funeral services were held at Modesto Tuesday afterment, with interment there.
Blocher JW 250514 p1
Passes in East; A note from Miss Eleanor Blocher conveys the news of the recent death of her father, J. W. Blocher, at
the family home in Wooster, Ohio, at the advanced age of 88. Miss Blocher has developed a tract of land in the pumping
project northwest of town and she and her father are well-known here through winter visits, and their friends will learn of
his passing with regret.
Blue Jess W 250903 p8
J. W. Blue Dies As Results of Accidental Discharge of Rifle; Death won a grim race Sunday afternoon when Jess W.
Blue expired at the doors of a Modesto hospital following a fatal accident in the hills west of Patterson that morning, in
which two were wounded. Blue's wound in itself was not critical but the loss of blood proved fatal within a few hours.
His companion E. E. Towne, had an exceedingly narrow escape from instant death when the same bullet passed through
his check, inflicting a minor wound. Towne, who is well known on the West Side, having worked as a painter for many
years in this section, was occupying one of Blue's cottages while working here, and joined Blue on a morning trip to his
mountain ranch in Del Puerto canyon, on a casual invitation, as they expected to be gone but a short time. The accident
occurred as Blue was alighting at his cabin. According to Towne, who was in the car with him. Blue's 30-30 rifle was at
his left side in the driver's seat, with the muzzle resting on the floor, and was knocked over as Blue stepped over it to get
out of the car. The gun was upset and discharged the bullet tearing through the muscles of Blue's leg and ranging upward,
striking Towne in the lip and passing out through his right cheek.
Break Into Cabin.; Towne wanted to bind up Blue's wound at once, but he refused to allow it and told Towne to break
into the cabin and call help, saying he was all right. Accordingly Towne forced a window and after some delay, due to
unfamiliarity with the phone, called central. Miss Virginia Evans was on duty and could not locate Dr. E. G. Allen, so
called her father, J. H. Evans, and the doctor was found at church, and the two immediately left for the cabin. In the
meantime Blue had started up the slope, using his gun as a crutch and climbed the flight of steps leading to the house.
Towne assisted him to a bed, and then the wound was bound up, stopping the flow. According to Dr. Allen, this delay
was fatal. If it had been tied up immediately after the accident , the tremendous loss of blood, pumped out through one of
the biggest arteries in the body, would have been avoided, or at least lessened to a degree that would have enabled him to
reach the hospital and resort to blood transfusion. The accident took place about eleven o'clock and it was about an hour
later when help arrived. The trip back to town was necessarily much slower and it was after one when they come in.
Some delay was occasioned here while Mrs. Blue was picked up and then the four raced for Modesto as Blue began to
weaken and it was realized that he must have lost a great amount of blood. He grew weaker and weaker enroute, and as
the door of Robertson's hospital was reached and Allen went in for help to get him out of the car, the end came. A
corner's jury was impaneled Monday to view the remains in anticipation of a formal inquest to be held at a date to be set
later, as Corner Shannon is absent on his vacation at present.
Had Active Career; Jess William Blue was almost 53 years of age and a native of Iowa, whence he came to California 21
years ago, spending the past 15 years in this section. His widow, his mother and two brothers survive him, the mother
and brothers being in Iowa, He saw active service in the Philippines in the Spanish-American war and afterwards when
the Panama canal was under construction he served in the police force of the Canal Zone, a service which provided plenty
of action also, so that he had an adventurous career. Coming to Patterson he secured a homestead in Del Puerto canyon
and has since added to his mountain holdings at various times having just recently purchased a large additional acreage of
range land which completed an excellent cattle ranch. He has been a deputy sheriff for many years and in October, 1921,
took over the position of city marshal also, which he held until May of this year. A fearless and energetic officer, his
activity created considerable dissension and several vigorous efforts were made to oust him, but without success until the
night watchman position was created this spring in conjunction with his job, as task which he declined to perform. He
had a notable record of accomplishment as a peace officer and could always be depended on to get his man without
thought of personal safety. He was a member of Richard K. Whitmore Post of Spanish War Veterans and of Patterson
Lodge of Odd Fellows
Funeral Yesterday; Funeral Services were held yesterday afternoon at the Methodist church with Dr. G. A. Werner
delivering the address.. Elijah B. Hayes Post of the American Legion paid final honors to a fellow war veteran and
Patterson Lodge of Odd Fellow also had part in the ceremonies, holding the service at Del Puerto cemetery, after which
final military honors were accorded by the Legion. Business suspended
Bowman Laura A 250514 p1
Mrs. Laura Bowman Passes Suddenly; Mrs. Laura A. Bowman passed away at her Colony home Wednesday evening of
last week; the end coming quite suddenly. She was a native of Indiana, almost 69 years of age, and is survived by her
husband, J. W. Bowman, and two daughters, Mrs. Jessie Crittenden and Mrs. Glen Sipes. Funeral services were held from
the parlor of Davis & Evans Saturday afternoon, with Rev. J. B. Deardorff officiating, followed by interment in Del
Puerto cemetery.
Brown Ole O 251204 p4
Ole Brown Dead at Colony Home; Ole O. Brown, father of Mrs. O. P. Olson, passed away at the family home Tuesday
from natural causes due to old age, being 83 years of age. He was a native of Norway and had. been a Patterson resident
for 13 years, coming here in the early days of the Colony. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. 0. P. Olson
of Patterson and Mrs. H. A. Johnson of Greenbush, Minn., and one son, J. N. Brown, president of Concordia college,
Moorehead, Minn. Seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren survive him. Funeral services will be held this
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Norwegian Lutheran church, with Rev. A. J. Towe and Rev. Shurson of Santa Rosa, a
former local pastor, in charge. Interment in Del Puerto cemetery will follow. Arrangements are in charge of Davis and
Evans.
Brown Ole O 251211 p4
Funeral of O. Brown Friday; Funeral service for the late Ole O. Brown, who passed away last week, were held Friday
afternoon from the Lutheran church and were attend by a large gathering of friends of the deceased. Rev. A. J. Towe and
Rev. Geo. Shurson of Santa Rosa both took part in the services, one of the texts used being selected by telegraph by a
daughter of the deceased, Mrs. H. A. Johnson of Minnesota. K. Ingebrestsen gave a solo number. Mr. And Mrs. M. O.
Olson of Stockton, Arthur Olson of Oakland and Wyman Olson of Chowchilla were present from out of town.
Bull Harry P 250319 p1
H. P. Bull Passes Away After Long Illness; Harry Philip Bull passed away Tuesday afternoon at the family home here,
following a long illness to which there was but one ending. He was 49 years and 6 months of age, and a native of Iowa,
having spent the past twelve years in Patterson. He is survived by the widow; one son, Henry C.; his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. C. A. Bull of Colorado Springs, CO., four sisters, Mrs. Alice Hiedrich and Mrs. Harriet Heyse of Colorado Springs,
Mrs. Elizabeth Hill of Omaha, Neb., and Mrs. Charlotte Pendergrast of Ordway, Colo., and one brother, Fred M. Bull of
Ontario, California. Funeral services will be held from the Methodist church tomorrow, Friday, afternoon at 2 o'clock
with Dr. G. A. Werner presiding at the services, followed by interment in Del Puerto cemetery. Arrangements are in
charge of Davis and Evans. Harry Bull was a man of high character whose special hobby was Boy Scout work, and until
illness compelled him to retire, he was Scoutmaster of the Patterson troop and an enthusiastic leader in all of their
activities. Recently, a tribute was paid to him by the local troop by means of a special Scout program staged at his home.
His passing will be mourned by all who knew him.
Bundy Mary L 250820 p1
Mrs. Mary Bundy Passes Tuesday; Mrs. Mary Lovine Bundy passed away Tuesday at the family home on Olive avenue,
following an extended illness, having been in a state of coma for nearly three weeks past. A native of Kentucky, aged 78
years, Mrs. Bundy had made her home here with her children for about four years past, together with her husband, R. S.
Bundy, who survives her. Mr. Bundy, who is 89 years of age, is one of the few remaining veterans of the civil war in this
section. The couple have five surviving children - Elmer Bundy of Idaho, Mrs. Minnie Thompson of Los Angeles, O. O.
Bundy of Patterson, Miles Bundy of San Luis Obispo, and Edgar Bundy of Fairmead, all of whom are here for the
funeral, together with Mrs. Minnie Wood, widow of Mrs. Bundy's deceased son. In addition, there are twelve
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held this morning at 10 o'clock from the Methodist
church, with Dr. G. A. Werner officiating. Interment will be in Del Puerto cemetery, with arrangements in charge of
Davis & Evans.
Caeseri Mansuetti 250319 p1
Death of M. Caeseri Thursday; Mansuetti Caeseri, father of Robert Caeseri, Colony rancher, passed away at a Modesto
hospital Thursday where he had been taken for treatment. The deceased was a native of Switzerland, aged 69 years.
Funeral services were held Monday from the Parlors of Davis and Evans with a service at the grave at Del Puerto
cemetery by Rev. Earl Barnhart, pastor of the Brethren church.
Cole Blanche D 251127 p1
Mother of Three Passes Away Friday; Mrs. Blanche Dorothy Cole, wife of H. T. Cole, passed away at a Modesto hospital
Friday evening following a short illness, leaving three small children beside the husband to mourn her loss. Howard, age
5; Fred, age 2½; and Don, age 1 years, are the children. She is also survived by her mother, Mrs. Minnie Wilcox of
Goshen, Indiana, who arrived from the East in time to be with her at the end. A sister, Mrs. Harry Coward, resides at
Chicago. Mrs Cole was 26 years of age and a native of Ohio. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the
Methodist church with Rev. M. H. McClure of Modesto officiating. A large number were in attendance and a long line
of cars followed the remains to Del Puerto cemetery where the final rites were in charge of Las Palmas Rebekah lodge of
which the deceased was a member.
Cox Albert 250226 p1
Cox Ranch Workman Found Dead In Farm Yard; Albert Cox, employed for the past ten or twelve years on the Frank Cox
ranch, was found dead in the barnyard at the ranch Tuesday afternoon by Dr. A. M. Field, who had been summoned to
help him. In the absence of his employers on a vacation trip the deceased who was no relation to them, was in charge of
the farm, and an oil truck driver calling at the place noticed that he was acting strangely. The driver notified the Misses
Cox at the home ranch and they phoned the doctor, who arrived too late. Cox had been ill from flu, and death was
probably due to complications arising from the sickness.
Danielson JP 250507 p1
Newcomer Succumbs to Pneumonia Attack; J. P. Danielson passed away Saturday evening at the home of his brother, C.
E. Newburg on Bartch avenue, following a severe attack of pneumonia. He was but a new comer from the East, arriving
here a few weeks ago with the intentions of settling. The deceased was 63 years of age and a native of Sweden, coming to
this country 59 years ago. Funeral services were held from the Lutheran church Tuesday afternoon with Rev. A. J. Towe
officiating. Interment was made in Del Puerto cemetery with arrangements in charge of Davis & Evans.
Feloi Louisa F 251001 p1
Death of Mrs. Frank Feloi Occurs Sunday; Mrs. Louisa F. Feloi, wife of Frank Feloi, Fruit avenue rancher passed away
Sunday evening at a Modesto hospital following an extended illness, which only became acute a short time before her
death. She was 48 years old, and leaves the husband, three daughters and one son to mourn her passing. The funeral was
held yesterday morning from the Patterson Catholic church, Rev. J. A. Martins conducting solemn high mass, assisted by
Father Conway of Modesto and Father Butler of Turlock, with music by the choir of the Newman church.
Gay Yock 250101 p6
Chinese Cook Passes; Yock Gay, cook at the Frank Raines ranch, was found dead on the floor of the kitchen at the ranch
yesterday morning, death from a brain hemorrhage. He had been employed here but a few months, but was an old-timer
on the West Side, having worked on Newman ranches for many years.
Glotfelty Mamie E 251029 p1
Sudden Death of Mrs. A. G. Glotfelty at Hospital; Coming as a severe shock because of its unexpectedness, Mrs. Mamie
Elizabeth Glotfelty, wife of A. G. Glotfelty, passed away at a Modesto hospital Tuesday. She had undergone several
operations last week, but was recovering splendidly until a sudden and unlooked for relapse carried her off within a few
hours. Her husband had visited her the previous day and then left for Oakland, as she seemed to be doing so well and
could not be reached until his return after she had passed away. The deceased was 31 years of age and is survived by a
five-year-old son also. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nels Olson, and the sister of Mrs. Andrew Martinson and
Ole Olson of Patterson and Mrs R. H. Park of Nebraska. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, Friday, afternoon, from
the Methodist church, with Dr. G. A. Werner officiating followed by interment at Del Puerto cemetery. Arrangements
are in charge of Davis & Evans.
Glotfelty Mamie E 251105 p1
Many Attend Funeral of Mrs. Glotfelt; A large attendance paid a final tribute at the funeral of Mrs. A. G. Glotfelty Friday
afternoon, and a long procession followed the remains to the grave Rev. C. A. Roberts of Atwater, a former pastor here,
assisted Dr. G. A. Werner in the services at the church. Among those from out-of-town points who attended the services
were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Glotfelty, and Mr. and Mrs Waldemar of Oakland; and Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Redrnan, Mrs.
Nellie Dorman and Mrs. H. P. Tylo from Modesto.
Hayes BW Mrs 250604 p1
Death of Gold Star Mother Reported; News of the death of Mrs. B. W. Hayes, former Patterson resident reached
Patterson friends through indirect channels this week. She passed away on April 28, but nether particulars have been
received. Mrs. Hayes was a gold-star member, whose son, Elijah B. was killed in action in the Argonne, and after whom
the local post of the American Legion has been named. The family formerly resided here, but removed to Washington a
number of years ago.
Heinzle Frank J 251218 p4
Death of Frank Heinzle Last Saturday; Frank Joseph Heinzle passed away Saturday evening at the Ripon hospital
following a brief stay there, although he had been in poor health for some time, necessitating the closing of his local
tailoring shop some months ago. Since that time he has been at the family home on Eucalyptus avenue. He was 56 years
of age and a native of Austria and is survived by the widow, Mrs. Anna Heinzle, one grown son, Frank J. of San
Francisco, and three small children, Josephine, Willie and Anna. Services were held from the chapel of Davis & Evans
Tuesday morning, followed by internment in Del Puerto cemetery. The services were in charge of Patterson Lodge of
Odd Fellows, of which the deceased was a member.
Housman Joe UE 250521 p1
Newcomer From East Passes Away; Joe U. E. Housman, father of Mrs. D. M. Light, passed away at the Light home on
Lemon avenue Monday. The deceased was Mrs. Housman were but recent newcomers from the East. He was a native of
Virginia, aged 70 years. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from the Presbyterian church with Rev. Warren
Elsing officiating. Interment in Del Puerto cemetery followed, with arrangements in charge of Davis & Evans.
Johnson Sophie 250625 p1
Mother of F. A. Johnson Passes At San Francisco; F. A. Johnson received news Thursday of the sudden passing of his
mother, Mrs. Sophie Johnson, at San Francisco. Funeral services were held Saturday from the first congregational church
with Dr. Gordon delivering the service. Many beautiful floral offerings were sent from here by the staff of employees of
the emerald station. Percy Johnson of Santa Barbara ,Fred's brother, accompanied him here for a visit over Sunday on the
way back home after the funeral.
Klutz Paula 251022 p1
Death of Mrs. F. Klutz Monday Night at Modesto; Mrs. Paula Klutz, wife of Frank Klutz of Elm avenue, passed away at
a Modesto hospital Monday night after an extended illness. She underwent an operation some weeks ago and her
weakened conditioned caused a lung abscess to result fatally. She leaves two small children, a son of 12 and a girl of 10,
besides the husband. Mrs. Klutz was a native of Austria, aged 30 years, having been in this country about 13 years.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon from the Gospel Mission church, followed by interment in Del
Puerto cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of Davis & Evans.
Kyne Patrick 250521 p1
Sudden Death of Pat Kyne in San Francisco; Patrick Kyne passed away very suddenly Monday evening in San Francisco,
where he had just established a home after closing out his interests here. While he had been ill for some time, the end
came without warning. Kyne and his daughter, Nora went to San Francisco the last of the week following the auction
sale, which disposed of their ranch effects at their Bartch avenue place. The remains were brought back Tuesday by
Davis & Evans, and the funeral services will be held this morning at 10 o'clock from the Catholic church, followed by
interment in Newman cemetery. Kyne was a native of Ireland, aged 67 years and is survived by two children, Nora and
William Kyne of San Francisco.
Leedy Nancy J 250625 p1
Mrs. E. R. Leedy Dies At Los Gatos; Mrs. Nancy J. Leedy, wife of R Leedy, passed away at Los Gatos last week
following an illness of several years. Leedy was formerly engaged in contracting and building here until the removal of
the family to the Santa Clara Valley some years ago, and the family is very well know here. Funeral services were held at
the Los Gatos Presbyterian church with Rev. H. H. Winkler presiding, followed by cremation of the remains. The
deceased was a native of Ohio, and is survived by the husband and two daughters, Mrs. Lulu Haynor and Miss Irma
Leedy of Los Gatos, and one grandson, Robert Haynor.
McNickol John 250716 p1
Passes Away Sitting on Porch in Chair; Sitting in a rocking chair on his front porch, John McNickol was found dead
Thursday morning, having passed away some time during the night from heart failure. He occupied a place on south fifth
street with Tom Allison, who had been absent, however for several days. Wednesday evening McNickol attended the
movies and it is presumed that death came as he reached home and sat down on the porch to rest before going in. The
deceased was a native of Scotland, aged 67 years, being a glass blower by trade, although he has not done much active
work for some time, being in poor health. Funeral services were held from the parlors of Davis & Evans Saturday
afternoon, followed by interment in Del Puerto cemetery.
Mewes William 250827 p1
William Mewes Passes Away in Iowa; News was received Thursday by Patterson friends of the death of William Mewes
at Muscadine, Iowa on August 15. Mewes was taken east several months ago by his wife to spend his last days with his
family, his condition being considered hopeless at that time. He was an active worker in the Odd Fellows order being a
past noble grand of the local lodge and was serving as secretary at the time he was stricken ill. He was held in high
esteem by all who knew him and news of his passing will be received with regret.
Mitchell Edith 250903 p1
Sister of Local Man Drowns in Bathtub; Miss Edith Mitchell of Merced, sister of Frank Mitchell, assistant at the local S.
P. Depot, was accidentally drowned in a bathtub sometime Saturday night at her Merced home. She occupied an
apartment with two other young women, but was alone over the weekend. Sunday morning a neighbor went in to ask her
to accompany her to church. Finding the lights burning and the bathroom door locked, and receiving no response to her
calls she summoned help and the body was found in the tub. Miss Mitchell was subject to fainting spells and undoubtedly
was stricken while taking a bath. Word of the tragedy reached Frank Sunday night and Charley Mack took him to Turlock
late that night in order to enable him to reach Merced.
Newton Seymour E 250625 p1
Former Resident Drowned in Surf; Seymour E. Newton, former Colony resident, was swept to his death by a rip tide at
Laguna Beach in Southern California last week, according to advices received by local friends. Newton formerly had a
ranch on Poplar avenue, but sold out some years ago to return to Glendale where he was engaged in business. He was
fishing on the rocks with a party of friends when a huge wave washed them all off. The rest succeeded in gaining the
shore again but Newton disappeared and his body had not yet been recovered at last reports. He was 38 years of age and
is survived by a widow and two children.
Oliveira Antone A Sr 250820 p1
Pioneer Dairyman Passes Away; Antone A. Oliveira a pioneer dairyman of the Crows Landing district, passed away at
his home in the south end of Patterson colony Friday night. Suffering a severe attack of influenza a year ago, the malady
left him with an impaired heart action, which steadily grew worse ending in dilation of that organ. Mr. Oliveira, a native
of the Azores, came to this country in his youth, and soon after coming to California engaging in dairying, first as a
laborer and at last realizing his ambition of owning and operating his own dairy. During the influenza epidemic, he lost
his wife and a year ago his eldest son passed away as a result of pneumonia. Both these deaths were an acute shock to
him and hastened his own physical breakdown. He was greatly respected in the community, expressions of sorrow and
sympathy being heard from everyone.
Olson Christine 250723 p1
Mrs. John Olson Dies Following Long Illness; Mrs. Christine Olson, wife of John Olson of Ward avenue, passed away
Saturday at a Stockton hospital following an illness of long duration. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from
the Swedish Mission church with Rev. H. E. Nordquist presiding, followed by interment in Del Puerto cemetery with
arrangements in charge of Davis and Evans. The deceased was 56 years of age and leaves the husband and two children
Edith and Earl to mourn her loss.
Perdue LC MD 251001 p1
Former Resident Passes; Dr. L. C. Perdue, former resident passed away at Oakland this week, following an extended
illness. He practiced here for a number of years and also conducted a drug store, removing to the bay some seven or
eight years ago. Mrs. Joo Kernoce is his daughter.
Perdue LC MD 251008 p1
More Particulars of Perdue Death; Further particulars concerning the death of Dr. L. C. Perdue, chronicled last week,
which were not avail able at that time, are given this week, as his long residence here makes them of interest to many.
Dr. Perdue was 74 years of age at the time of his death, and is survived by the widow and nine children, seven girls and
two boys. The couple celebrated their golden wedding last October and had been married just short of 51 years. Two of
the daughters are married, three arc teaching school in Oakland and two are sisters in convents. The funeral was held
from St. Margarets' church in Oakland on the 29. The deceased was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Royal
Neighbors and Modern Woodmen. The family resided here from 1912 to 1918, when they removed to Oakland, one
daughter, Mrs. Joe Kermode residing here since, although she now plans to make her home with her mother at Oakland.
Powers John C 251211 p4
Dies Suddenly as Result of Attack; Stricken down suddenly by a heart attack while working on some plumbing at the
Hotel del Puerto, John C. Powers, a newcomer, passed away within a short time thereafter Wednesday evening. Powers
was assisting Geo. Miller when he was stricken with the attack, and although D. F. C. Allen was summoned at once,
nothing could be done to relieve him and he passes away within an hour. He and his wife, Ids J. Powers, have been
Colony residents for about three months past, occupying the J. T. Barbour place on Popular near the river. Funeral
arrangements has not been completed yesterday.
Powers John C 251218 p4
Legion Serves at Funeral; Funeral services for John C. Powers, who passed away suddenly while working at the Hotel del
Puerto last week, were held Friday afternoon from the parlors of Davis & Evans. Rev. A. J. Towe officiated. It was
discovered that the deceased had seen service in the army about twenty-five years ago and the American Legion
accordingly aided in the services, taking charge of the last rites at the grave while Bugler Manuel Knutson sounded taps.
Schultz Thomas Mrs 251008 p9
Death Follows Shock From Auto Crash; Failing to rally from the shock incurred in an auto accident nearly two weeks
previous, Mrs. Thomas Schultz, mother of Mrs. F. B. Wellemeyer of Patterson, passed away at a Gilroy hospital
Thursday. The exact cause of death was not determined, it being possible that unsuspected injures were a contributing
cause. The accident took place on September 19, while Mr. and Mrs. Schultz were en route to Patterson from Salinas,
their car capsizing at the foot of Pacheco Pass when the steering gear failed. Mrs. Schultz was the only one injured and
no serious results were anticipated at first, but she filed to rally. Funeral services were held at Salinas Saturday.
Simpson Mary E 250917 p1
Sudden Death of Mrs. Mary Simpson; Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Simpson, wife of Hugh Simpson, Colony rancher, passed
away at their Poplar avenue home early Sunday morning, following an illness of about a week. Her illness had not been
serious until that night when it took a turn for the worse and her husband called a neighbor, Mrs. Fouts to attend her
while he went for the doctor, but she passed away before he returned. The deceased is also survived by two sisters, Miss
Gertrude White of the high school faculty, and Mrs. Margaret Lynch of San Francisco. The remains were taken to San
Francisco yesterday by Undertaker J. H. Evans, interment being made in Mt. Olivet cemetery yesterday afternoon.
Tonelli Albert 251001 p1
Dies at Modesto; Albert Tonelli, who has worked in the Westley section for many years, passed away at the county
hospital, Tuesday night, having been taken there a couple of weeks ago for treatment. He had been living at Grayson.